Benedict K. Tiong, MD
Accepting New Patients

Benedict K. Tiong, MD

  • Rheumatology
Average rating: 5.0
 
Santa Monica Rheumatology |

About

Dr. Ben Tiong completed medical school at New York Medical College and did his internship and residency in internal medicine at Harbor-UCLA. He also completed a rheumatology fellowship at UCLA. Of note, Dr. Tiong completed his undergraduate education at UCLA and grew up in Los Angeles.

Languages

English

Education

Medical Board Certifications

Rheumatology, American Board of Internal Medicine, 2018
Internal Medicine, American Board of Internal Medicine, 2016

Fellowship

Rheumatology, UCLA Medical Center - Rheumatology, 2018

Residency

Internal Medicine, Harbor - UCLA Medical Center, 2016

Degrees

MD, New York Medical College, 2013
MS, Tulane University School of Medicine, 2007

Recognitions

  • Super Doctors® Southern California Rising Stars, 2023, 2024
  • Super Doctors® Southern California Rising Stars, 2020, 2021

Hospital Affiliations

Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center

UCLA Santa Monica Medical Center

Insurance

  • Aetna
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • Blue Shield of California
  • Centivo
  • Cigna
  • First Health
  • Health Net of California
  • Interplan (part of HealthSmart)
  • L.A. Care
  • Medicare Advantage
  • MultiPlan
  • UFCM Health System
  • Prime Health Services
  • Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS)
  • TRICARE
  • UnitedHealthcare

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Recognitions

  • Super Doctors® Southern California Rising Stars, 2023, 2024
  • Super Doctors® Southern California Rising Stars, 2020, 2021

Reviews

Overall Rating:
5.0
134 total ratings | 39 reviews
5.0
March 10, 2025
Perfect Visit ,, great DR , nurse who took blood is the Best as well ,, no waiting in lobby ,, everything was great
5.0
March 10, 2025
Doctor was excellent and answered all of my questions
5.0
March 4, 2025
Dr. Tiong was excellent. He was very helpful and knowledgeable. We formed a plan of action and I’m very hopeful that I will get the relief I seek soon.
5.0
February 26, 2025
Very nice. Interested in my concerns and asked and answered lots of questions without rushing
5.0
February 25, 2025
thorough and patient